Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back · Amputations involving bone loss
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Fiesta Mart, LLC, 1020 Quitman, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77009
on — Amputations involving bone loss, affecting the Other finger(s) n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was cutting pork ribs on a band saw. A section of the pork ribs became stuck on the band saw, resulting in amputation of their left index finger.
Amputation Other finger(s) n.e.c. Butchering machinery
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An employee was standing in front of a store when they noticed another employee showing signs of a medical emergency. The injured employee went to help the other employee and fell, resulting in a right hip injury.
An employee was cutting a board using a circular saw. The saw pinched, kicked back, and cut the employee's left ring and little fingers. The employee suffered an amputation to the little finger.
An employee was cutting wood with a circular saw. The saw kicked back, and its blade cut three fingers on the employee's right hand, resulting in an amputation.
An employee was doing a cutback on a piece of lumber using a chop saw. The saw hit a knot, the piece of lumber buckled, then kicked back and broke the kickback guard. The board was then pulled back into the blade, which lacerated the employee's left index and middle fingers.
An employee was cutting wood with a circular saw. The machine lagged and cut the employee's finger. The employee required surgical amputation of the finger at the hospital.
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